The ultimate objective of any IEA and reporting process is to strengthen policy processes and decision making by providing up-to-date and reliable data and information on the state-and-trends on the environment at different levels. Policymakers have access to a myriad of stakeholders and interests, all of whom require the policymaker to either introduce, implement, or enhance policies to advance their objectives in society. The environmental voice is part of the "noise", and it is important that it is delivered in a reasoned manner, is clear and articulates the interests of society as a whole – not just a special interest group.